MsPinaQ - Caribbean Coconut Rum Cake with Pineapple Glaze

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

40 min

Total Time

70 min

Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup butter, softened

3 large eggs

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup dark rum

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced

1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2
In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in rum and vanilla.
4
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until golden.
6
While the cake bakes, mix pineapple juice and powdered sugar for the glaze.
7
Once baked, let the cake cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over it.
8
Garnish with diced pineapple and toasted coconut flakes before serving.